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You have just returned from climbing Kilimanjaro. It was the trip of a lifetime. You are excited to share your pictures and are completely blown away with the people of Tanzania. They were so [...]

There are many things that can stop someone from reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Altitude sickness is the leading cause. Because of this, our guides perform daily health checks to make [...]

Climbers are often confused about exactly how to pack their bags for their hike on Mt. Kilimanjaro. Many are unsure as to what to expect and what they need to carry day to day while on the mountain.

The Machame Route known as the “Whiskey” route, begins at Machame Gate, located at the southern base of the mountain. From the gate, you ascend through Kilimanjaro’s lush rainforest to the Shira [...]

Mount Kilimanjaro is located mostly in the country of Tanzania about halfway down the eastern coast of the continent of Africa.

If solitude is what you are after, then the Northern Circuit Route is the best route for you on Kilimanjaro. It is nine days on the mountain. It has a more than 90% summit success rate due to [...]

Peak Planet offers supplemental oxygen for summit night. A porter will carry it until it is needed and our medically trained guide will put it on you.

The Lemosho route is regarded as one of the prettiest routes on Kilimanjaro. The trek begins from the western side of the mountain. It starts at the Lemosho gate. This is also where the Northern [...]

Climb Kilimanjaro on the popular Rongai route. It is great for both beginning hikers and expert trekkers and has a more gradual ascent to Uhuru Peak.